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Q: I have read that custody determinations are made based upon the best interests of the child. Shouldn't that always be a 50-50 parenting time arrangement? It just doesn't seem fair any other way.

May 18th, 2017

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A: You’re right; custody cases are decided based upon the best interest of the child factors contained in the Child Custody Act. However, there is nothing in that law th… Read More

Categories: Child Custody, Divorce

Tags: best interest of the child, Child Custody Act, custody determinations, Michigan divorce, parenting time, rights of parents

Q: Isn't a 50/50 shared custody arrangement always the most fair to everyone?

February 18th, 2016

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Thomas C. Kates

A: Not necessarily. In determining custody, the court looks at what is in the best interests of the children. This inquiry takes precedence over the rights of the parents. Thi… Read More

Categories: Child Custody, Divorce

Tags: best interest of the child, Michigan divorce, rights of parents, shared custody

About Tom Kates

Thomas C. Kates

I have been a practicing attorney in West Michigan including Ottawa, Allegan, Kent and Muskegon Counties for over 25 years. My office is located in beautiful downtown Holland, Michigan and I serve clients in Holland, Grand Haven, Allegan, and all of Ottawa and Allegan Counties. I specialize in the vital practice areas of family law including divorce, child custody, support, parenting time and paternity. I earned a Juris Doctor degree in 1989 from Wayne State University Law School where I served… Read More

» rights of parents

Q: I have read that custody determinations are made based upon the best interests of the child. Shouldn't that always be a 50-50 parenting time arrangement? It just doesn't seem fair any other way.

Q: Isn't a 50/50 shared custody arrangement always the most fair to everyone?

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